ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
The Urban Family Focus Podcast explores the issues shaping Black families and urban communities. Hosted by Rev. Jerrold Smith, each episode features faith-based insight, expert guests, and real conversations on health, wealth, justice, and more. Empowering talk that uplifts, informs, and inspires.
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Average audio length:
45 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
69 episodes
since April 7, 2025
episodic
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What is the connection between mental health and domestic violence? How can we better understand the emotional impact of abuse and support those working toward healing?
On this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Dr. Twanna House for an important conversation about mental we…
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What does it mean to be fruitful in the community—and how can we use our gifts, experiences, and resources to help others thrive?
In this episode of Urban Family Focus, we welcome Queen Mother Nina Womack for a meaningful conversation about community service, wellness, food access, cultural empowe…
What does it take to build wealth that lasts—and position it to benefit generations to come?
In this BWAARP LIVE edition of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith sits down with Stasia Washington, Managing Director & Senior Wealth Manager with Lido Advisors, for an important conversation about…
What role do our roots play in our health, identity, relationships, and overall well-being?
In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Denise Colomé, MCM, and Geraldin Ferrer for a meaningful conversation about culture, identity, community, mental health, and healing.
As p…
What role do culture, language, family, and lived experience play in the way we receive healthcare?
In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Dr. Rafael Montalvo, family medicine physician, for an important conversation titled: “Afro-Latino Health Care Connection”
This ep…
Maternal health is about more than the physical experience of pregnancy and childbirth.
It also includes emotional support, access to resources, trusted relationships, cultural understanding, advocacy, and the ability to make informed decisions about one's care.
This rebroadcast of Urban Family F…
Sierra Smith, Executive Director of Open Paths Counseling Center, joins Urban Family Focus for “Culturally Affirming Therapy,” part of our September series, Providence Presents: The Cultural Connection for Better Health.
What happens when someone seeks therapy but feels like their therapist doesn'…
Architecture is about more than designing buildings. It can influence how communities live, connect, grow, and envision their future.
In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Drake Dillard, an accomplished registered architect, community leader, mentor, and advocate for d…
Religion and spirituality have shaped civilizations, inspired movements, created communities, and provided meaning and hope to people around the world.
But throughout history, religious beliefs and institutions have also been connected to systems of power, social control, political influence, divi…
Can storytelling be a pathway to healing?
In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Rev. Albert Starr, Jr., DD for a powerful conversation about the transformative role of poetry, storytelling, song, and art.
Rev. Starr is a minister, pastor/teacher, storyteller, workshop…
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